UMBRA SHADOW-KEEPER
AerielsDarkness Manager and Shadow Specialist
"Darkness is not evil. It is rest, mystery, and balance. I ensure darkness has its place.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Shadow Control Center, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Dark and mysterious with feathers of deep black that seem to absorb light. Their eyes are a soft grey that sees in darkness. They move with the quiet grace of shadows. • Clothing: Formal robes marked with shadow symbols. They carry tools for managing darkness. • Distinguishing Marks: Their wing feathers are specially treated to absorb light. They have a habit of creating small shadows when thinking. They always seem to be partly in darkness.
Relationships
- Family - They have little contact with family, having dedicated their life to their craft. They have no mate or children.
- Allies - Fellow darkness managers who share their dedication. Those who appreciate proper darkness.
- Rivals - Those who want to eliminate all darkness. Those who fear their power over shadows.
Personality
- Traits: Mysterious and thoughtful, genuinely appreciates darkness, surprisingly comforting, deeply committed to balance
- Mannerisms: Manages shadows constantly, speaks in darkness metaphors, becomes distressed when there's too much light
- Voice: Soft and shadowy, as if coming from darkness itself.
Backstory
Umbra has spent their life managing Caelum's darkness, ensuring that shadows exist alongside light. They know that darkness is as necessary as light for health and balance. They see themselves as guardians of the night.
Daily Life
Their days are spent managing darkness - creating shadows where needed, controlling light pollution, maintaining the balance between light and dark. They work closely with lighting engineers and health officials. Their evenings are for shadow communion.
Story Hooks
- 1 Umbra needs help investigating the intelligent presence in the shadows.
- 2 Someone is trying to eliminate all darkness and they need help stopping them.
Narrative Value
Umbra provides darkness management and shadow expertise. Their shadow discovery is a plot hook. Their control of darkness is unique and powerful. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════